The judge is Jesus Christ, as mediator. All judgment is committed to him ( Acts 17:31 ; John 5:22John 5:27 ; Revelation 1:7 ). "It pertains to him as mediator to complete and publicly manifest the salvation of his people and the overthrow of his enemies, together with the glorious righteousness of his work in both respects."

As the Scriptures represent the final judgment "as certain [Eccl 11:9 ], universal [ 2 Corinthians 5:10 ], righteous [ Romans 2:5 ], decisive [ 1 Corinthians 15:52 ], and eternal as to its consequences [ Hebrews 6:2 ], let us be concerned for the welfare of our immortal interests, flee to the refuge set before us, improve our precious time, depend on the merits of the Redeemer, and adhere to the dictates of the divine word, that we may be found of him in peace."